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Published on: July 31, 2026

Sunny Isles Passes E-Bike Safety Ordinance Following DeSantis’ Veto. What to Know.

Minors in Sunny Isles have to be 16 years old or older to ride e-bikes and scooters, according to a newly passed ordinance.

The ordinance was approved by the Sunny Isles Beach Commission on Tuesday, July 21. Riders will also be required to carry a government-issued ID with them when they ride, according to reporting from NBC 6. The new ordinance has also specified that e-bikes may not be ridden on sidewalks within city limits.

First offenders must pay a $250 fine. That amount increases to $500 for future violations. These ordinances will be accompanied by an educational outreach period set to begin on Aug. 16, 2026.

Published on: July 31, 2026

Three Injured in Miami Boat Crash off Bay Harbor Islands. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

At least three people were taken to the hospital after a two-boat crash over the weekend in Biscayne Bay off of Bay Habor Islands in Miami, according to local media.

The crash happened around 1 a.m. Saturday, July 25, near West Broadview Drive and 103^rd street, Local 10 News reported. One boat was allegedly carrying three people, all of whom were injured. As of Monday, July 27, no additional information about how many people were in the other boat or whether they were injured was immediately available.

By 9 a.m. Saturday, one of the boats remained at the scene and was partially submerged. The other boat involved in the crash was towed away from Haulover Marina. In footage from Local 10 News, the damage appeared to be contained to the vessel’s hull while witnesses reported the damage was extensive and that the boat appeared to be “in pieces.”

Published on: July 31, 2026

Sisters in Kentucky Want to Help Survivors of Clergy Abuse. Here’s How.

By Leesfield & Partners

Two religious sisters in Kentucky spoke to NPR about their plans to start the first order dedicated to ministering the victims and survivors of clergy abuse.

Sister Theresa Aletheia and Sister Danielle Lussier with the Sisters of the Little Way of Beauty, Truth and Goodness in Lexington, Kentucky, are starting the order to help those who have suffered abuse in the Catholic Church, whether that “be emotional, financial, spiritual, or sexual,” they told NPR reporters. This would be the first order of its kind.

The two are beginning this journey after leaving the Daughters of St. Paul in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2022. Their reason for leaving: clergy sexual abuse. A priest who had been a spiritual director at the order was accused of sexually assaulting one of their sisters and, they suspected, he had also been allegedly grooming them for abuse.

Published on: July 31, 2026

Following Governor’s E-Bike Safety Veto, Communities Are Taking Matters into Their Own Hands. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recent veto of a bill that would have provided e-bike safety regulations, this South Florida community passed its own ordinance for micromobility safety.

The Village of Pinecrest recently launched its e-bike safety training, which was approved by councilmembers in May, to promote education and safe riding on sidewalks and streets.

Ira Leesfield, the Founder and Managing Partner of Leesfield & Partners, has been an advocate for e-bike regulations in Florida since the micromobility devices surged in popularity immediately preceding the pandemic.

Published on: July 31, 2026

Two Dead After Miramar Crash Over the Weekend. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

At least two people have died after a motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer Saturday in Miramar on U.S. 27, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The crash occurred around 1:40 a.m. in the southbound lanes of U.S. 27 near Pembroke road and mile marker 21. Traffic was allegedly touch and go in the area and a motorcycle, carrying two people, was “unable to stop in time” before colliding with the tractor-trailer, the newspaper reported.

There was traffic in the area leading up to the crash because a car had allegedly caught fire, according to reporting from WPLG-Local 10.

Published on: July 31, 2026

Police: Man Killed on Worksite in Monroe County. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A man was killed after a front-end loader struck him at a worksite in the Florida Keys, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The 37-year-old man died the morning of Tuesday, July 14, while working at the site, located at 4250 Overseas Highway. The incident occurred while workers were allegedly crushing rocks around 11:20 a.m.

Authorities told reporters that they do not suspect foul play and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was notified of the incident.

Published on: July 17, 2026

Here’s What Looking Good Will Cost You. Why These Viral Zara Pants are Going Viral.

By Leesfield & Partners

It is not often that the legal blog of a personal injury law firm discusses the virality of a clothing brand but a recent string of accidents involving these Zara pants makes this an unusual case.

From security footage of sidewalk tumbles and iPhone photos of bloodied and bruised limbs, multiple women have reported falling while wearing these flowing, wide-leg pants, which have been dubbed online as the “Zara death trousers,” according to The New York Post.

“These women falling over all have one thing in common: they appear to be wearing the same Zara pants,” a reporter with CNN covering the story said.

Published on: July 17, 2026

Recent Boat Crashes Highlight Need for Safety on Florida Waters. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

One person died and a dozen others were injured after a total of two boat crashes in the last two weeks in Florida, emphasizing the need for safe boating in the state.

The first incident occurred over the July Fourth weekend on Sunday, July 5, in Manatee County. The 24-foot vessel was carrying seven people while leaving Flounder Pass and entering Terra Ceia Bay, crashing into mangroves in the area. At least two people were injured and taken to the hospital where one of them — 40-year-old Felicia Taylor — died, according to reporting from local media.

Additional information, including what caused the crash and the condition of the second injured person, was not immediately available.

Published on: July 17, 2026

Police: Miami Church Camp Counselors Charged with Abuse. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

The camp counselors of a Miami-Dade County church face criminal charges after police alleged they placed cones over a camper’s head and repeatedly hit him, according to local media reporting.

The counselors, a 50-year-old woman and a man, 34, were charged with one count of child abuse or neglect without causing great bodily harm each.

The alleged incident occurred on June 11 when a 9-year-old boy’s parents noticed their son had injuries after a day at camp. He was taken to Niklaus Children’s Hospital for evaluation. The boy suffered multiple ruptured blood vessels in his left eye, a scratch to his face, along with swelling and bruising to one side of his face, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. The boy’s father was allegedly told to monitor him for a concussion.

Published on: July 10, 2026

This Bacteria Infected About 23 People in This New York Neighborhood. What Happened.

By Leesfield & Partners

As of Monday, July 6, there have been at least 23 cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in two Upper East Side neighborhoods, New York City health officials said.

At least 17 people have been hospitalized as a result of the Legionnaires’ outbreak in the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville areas, including the following zip codes:

10028